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FLEX-REZ™ 1255 AS

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Flex-rez 1255 AS combines excellent alcohol solubility with nitrocellulose compatibility to produce flexographic inks having excellent gloss and runnability. It exhibits excellent tolerance for ester solvents. The high degree of compatibility along with high solubility makes Flex-rez 1255 AS an excellent polyamide for pigment wetting applications. Additionally, Flex-rez 1255 AS has outstanding gel resistance and can be used to improve gel characteristics when combined with traditional polyamide resins. Flex-rez 1255 AS has excellent adhesion on all difficult substrates.

Chemical Family: Polyamides

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Lacquers

Features: Excellent Adhesion, High Gloss, Oil Resistance, Water Resistance

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyamides

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Other Resins & Binders

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Adhesion,

High Gloss,

Oil Resistance,

Water Resistance

Product Highlights
  • Good water balance
  • Pigment wetting 
  • High gloss
  • Adhesion 
  • Film forming 
  • NC-compatible 
  • Grease-,Oil-,lard-,alkali-,water resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Other Packaging Coatings,

Primers & Lacquers

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Other Packaging Coatings,

Primers & Lacquers

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Digital Printing,

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyamides

Coating Type

Lacquers

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink

Applications
  • Gravure inks 
  • Coatings and overprint varnishes 
  • Flexographic inks 
  • Cold seal release lacque

Properties

Soluble in
Alcohol
Compatible with
Nitrocellulose
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bio-Renewable Content77 - 81%—
Viscosity, 50% in Ethanol40—Ford #4 
Viscosity (50% Ethanol)D—Gardner
Melting Point125°CRing & Ball